Harry Nilsson - Who Is Harry Nilsson... (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him)? - DVD

The Beatles said that Harry Nilsson was their favorite American musician. Nilsson won two Grammys® and was the recipient of seventeen gold records, yet he is relatively unknown today. Who is Harry Nilsson?, a wildly entertaining, star-studded documentary, tells the story of one of the most talented singer-songwriters in pop music history. His hits includes the Grammy® winning InchEverybody's Talkin'Inch and InchWithout You,Inch as well as InchCoconutInch and InchOne (Is the Loneliest Number).Inch The film reveals to what extent his personal life was as complex and contradictory as his music, from his spirited relationship with John Lennon to his close bond with Ringo Starr.Director John Scheinfeld (The U.S. vs. John Lennon) paints a detailed and revelatory portrait of an extraordinary artist featuring over fifty Nilsson recordings, as well as rare or never-before-seen film clips, home movies, photos from the Nilsson family album and interviews with those who knew him well. As film reviewer Leonard Maltin noted, InchWho is Harry Nilsson? is a vivid portrait of a gifted man... what a great reminder of his talent. Inch

Growing up the son of famed jazz drummer and author Jim Chapin, Harry Chapin forged his own music career in the 1970s as a respected and successful folk singer-songwriter before his untimely death in 1981. This moving documentary explores not only Chapin's wonderful songs, but also his work as an activist combatting world hunger. Features appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Graham Nash, Kenny Rogers, Pat Benatar, Darryl InchDMCInch McDaniels, and many more. 93 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English; theatrical trailers.

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